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Phallic Stage.
Phallic Stage - as a noun
(psychoanalysis) the third stage in a child's development when awareness of and manipulation of the genitals is supposed to be a primary source of pleasure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
phallic phaseExample Sentences
"During the phallic stage, children become particularly interested in their own genitals."
"According to Freud, the phallic stage occurs between the ages of three and six."
"Boys in the phallic stage often develop a strong attachment to their mothers."
"Girls may experience penis envy during the phallic stage of psychosexual development."
"The resolution of the Oedipus complex is a key task in the phallic stage."
